Patna HC ने Bihar शिक्षक भर्ती पर लगाई रोक, TRE 3.0 परीक्षा का क्या होगा?

Patna High Court has recently issued a stay order on the Bihar शिक्षक भर्ती (Teacher Recruitment) process, causing significant uncertainty among the candidates. This decision has impacted the upcoming TRE 3.0 examination 2024, which was a vital step in the recruitment process of teachers in Bihar.

Patna High Court Orders 25 Marks for Guest Teachers

The Patna High Court recently ruled in favor of guest teachers in Bihar, granting them the same preferential marks for experience as Guest teachers during Bihar TRE teacher recruitment. This decision applies to guest teachers who meet the qualifications for Higher Secondary Teacher positions under the Bihar State School Teacher Rules. As per Revised Notice, Guest teachers will receive 5 marks for each year of experience, capped at a maximum of 25 marks. The Education Department has challenged this order and filed an appeal with the High Court.

Patna High Court Orders 25 Marks for Guest Teachers

Patna HC Puts Stay Order on BPSC TRE 3.0 Exam

The Patna High Court’s decision to halt the Bihar teacher recruitment process is rooted in the perceived inequity between “contract teachers” and “guest teachers”. The court noted that both categories of teachers perform identical duties and therefore deserve equal recognition and benefits. In a recent verdict, the court stated:

“In my opinion, the Guest teachers are also entitled to 5 marks for each 1 year of employment and maximum 25 marks as given to the contract teachers.”

This directive aims to ensure that guest teachers, who have been serving diligently, receive the same weightage for their years of service as their contract teacher counterparts. Consequently, the court ordered the Bihar State Government to amend its recruitment policies within a month to reflect this parity. The stay order also applies to Advertisement No. 22/24 dated 7 February 2024, thereby suspending the ongoing recruitment process.

What will Happen to TRE 3.0 Exam?

The stay order by the Patna High Court has directly affected the Bihar Public Service Commission’s (BPSC) TRE 3.0 exam, initially scheduled from 10 June to 12 June 2024. The BPSC had announced 87,722 teaching positions across primary, middle, secondary, and senior secondary levels. This recruitment drive had already faced setbacks, including a cancellation in March due to a question paper leak.

With the court’s recent decision, the TRE 3.0 exam faces further delays. BPSC has not yet issued a formal response to the stay order, leaving over 525,000 applicants in limbo. The court emphasized the necessity of granting fair weightage to guest teachers, aligning their benefits with those of contract teachers, before proceeding with the exam.

Conclusion

The Patna High Court’s intervention in the Bihar teacher recruitment process underscores the importance of equitable treatment for all educators. By halting the TRE 3.0 exam, the court aims to rectify disparities between contract and guest teachers. As the Bihar government and BPSC work to comply with the court’s directives, candidates await further announcements. This development highlights the ongoing efforts to ensure a fair and just recruitment process for teachers in Bihar.

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